ORLANDO,
Fla., Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream reigns supreme for fans of fear,
earning the parks the #1 spot on USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice
Award list for Best Theme Park Halloween Event. Howl-O-Scream
events in Tampa Bay and
Williamsburg boast menacing scare
zones, terrifying haunted houses, signature shows and more
horrifying fun throughout both Busch Gardens parks. Howl-O-Scream
takes place on select dates throughout spooky season.
"There's no other Halloween event like Howl-O-Scream, where our
guests can immerse themselves in a truly fun Halloween experience,"
said Marc Swanson, Chief Executive
of United Parks & Resorts, parent company of Busch Gardens.
"This year, our Busch Gardens parks are celebrating 25 years of
fear by unleashing more exciting frights, inviting guests on an
adrenaline-fueled journey. From eerie entertainment, hair-raising
shows and a variety of delectably daring food and drink options,
there's something exciting for all our guests to enjoy."
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Howl-O-Scream will awaken guests'
innermost fears and make them scream to the extreme at this
parkwide experience. This year's event features five haunted
houses, including the NEW Shadows of Wonderland and the enhanced
Witch of the Woods, five NEW scare zones and NEW and reimagined
interactive sinister shows designed to make guests jump out of
their seats. Plus, those who dare can embark on Busch Gardens'
pulse-pounding thrill rides at night.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Howl-O-Scream, Virginia's premier Halloween event, takes
screams to the extreme with new, startling scares throughout the
park, leaving no tale of terror left unturned. This year's event
features menacing scares and more screams than ever before. Guests'
fate awaits with five haunted houses, six terror-tories™ and four
sinister shows, complete with six BOOze bars and bites to fuel the
fear and tackle the night's frights. Beyond the haunts, guests can
take their horror to new heights with nighttime rides on
world-class coasters, including the all-new Loch Ness Monster: The
Legend Lives On.
Final Frenzy Sale on Howl-O-Scream Tickets
Guests can
save up to 60% off tickets for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's
Howl-O-Scream event during the Final Frenzy Sale happening now and
for a limited time. Howl-O-Scream is included with park admission
at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for tickets and details, and don't
miss out on the last chance to check out one of the best Halloween
events in the country.
About USA TODAY's 10Best
Readers' Choice Awards
The 10Best Readers' Choice Award
contest launches new categories every other Monday at noon,
revealing each category's 20 nominees. After four weeks of voting,
the contest closes on the 28th day at noon. On the Friday after
voting ends, winners are revealed. Rules allow the public the right
to vote online for one nominee per category, per day.
Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant
experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant
expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other
Gannett properties. The nomination panel for each award category is
displayed on its associated contest page. All voting is digital and
the 10Best Readers' Choice Award contest is accessible on the
10Best.com website.
About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens® Tampa
Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of
fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the
world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA
accredited zoo with over 16,000 animals representing more than 200
species and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled
experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit
BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by United Parks &
Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment
company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to
protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.
About Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens® Williamsburg is an action-packed
European-themed adventure park, boasting more than 100 acres of
family fun. The park is home to top-rated roller coasters, more
than 50 rides and attractions, award-winning entertainment and
signature events throughout the year. For more information, visit
BuschGardens.com. Busch Gardens is part of the United Parks &
Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more
information, visit us at UnitedParks.com.
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